Salmon starter recipes

From smoked salmon blinis to a stunning choux wreath, these salmon recipes all make extra special starters before the main event.

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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines...

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Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

This colourful Christmas starter uses beetroot and colourful citrus zest to produce a beetroot-cured salmon...

Gluten-free
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Salmon blini stack

Salmon blini stack

Pile ’em high with this triumphant salmon blini stack; it makes for an impressive dinner...

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Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis

Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis

These Vesper Martini-cured salmon and rye blinis are inspired by the Bond film, Casino Royale....

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Cured salmon with crème fraîche and dill

Cured salmon with crème fraîche and dill

Curing your own salmon is easy to do and adds an extra touch of wow-factor...

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Mini beetroot and horseradish blinis

Mini beetroot and horseradish blinis

Feed a crowd with these pretty ‘n’ pink beetroot blinis. Top with fiery horseradish and...

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Cumin-cured salmon

Cumin-cured salmon

Home-curing is such a rewarding way of preparing meat or fish. Have a go at...

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Pepparrotssås (horseradish sauce) with pickled herring and hot-smoked salmon

Pepparrotssås (horseradish sauce) with pickled herring and hot-smoked...

If you like the fiery heat of horseradish, then you’ll love this easy Scandi-style starter,...

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Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip

Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and...

An impressive tear-and-share cheesy profiterole wreath served with a fiery smoked salmon, horseradish and cream...

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Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

The refreshing flavours of clementine and fennel cut through the salty richness of the smoked...

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Salmon tartare blinis

Salmon tartare blinis

It wouldn’t be a party without canapés – Raymond Blanc puts his twist on a...

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Horseradish and preserved lemon salmon roulade

Horseradish and preserved lemon salmon roulade

Salmon roulade is retro no more – our new take on the classic recipe combines...

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Smoked salmon and dill dip

Smoked salmon and dill dip

This smoked salmon and dill dip is the perfect accompaniment for breadsticks, crunchy crudités or...

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Smoked salmon latkes with Scandinavian horseradish cream

Smoked salmon latkes with Scandinavian horseradish cream

Forget blinis – when it comes to dinner party nibbles, it’s all about these crisp,...

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Smoked salmon pâté with quick-pickled radish and cucumber

Smoked salmon pâté with quick-pickled radish and cucumber

Smoked salmon pâté, served with blinis or toasted sourdough, is an excellent quick-fix starter recipe.

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Salmon terrine

Salmon terrine

A recipe that everyone should have in their repertoire, this classic salmon terrine comes with...

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